Thailand’s election to be held on schedule

Bangkok (VNA) - The Government of
Thailand has confirmed that the general election will be organised in
accordance with the national reform roadmap.

The election date will be set after four
relevant organic laws are completed and take effect, Deputy Prime Minister
General Prawit Wongsuwan told the press on October 3.

The country’s government is determined to hold
the general election and will allow resumption of political activities as
previously committed, he reiterated.

Meanwhile, the same day,
Thai Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha informed US President Donald
Trump during his visit to the US that the organisation of the general election
will be announced in 2018.

The Government of Thailand will abide by
its roadmap of democracy and return power to its people in line with
international standards, the Thai PM said, adding that the general election
will take place within 150 days since the announcement.-VNA